Upcoming Events in 2026

  • January 2026


  • Chair Exercise

    Date & Time

    Tuesday 20th January
    12:30pm —1:30pm

    Location

    Northumberland House. Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

    The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Chair Based Yoga

    Date & Time

    Wednesday 21st January
    11:15am —12:30pm

    Location

    Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

    If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • CU Wednesday

    Date & Time

    Wednesday 21st January
    1:30pm —3:15pm

    Location

    Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our CU Wednesday Group this month will take place on Wednesday 21st January. This month our guest speaker is Heather Niven. Heather was the manager of Newcastle Vision Support for many years, when it was formally known as Newcastle Society for Blind People. Heather also played a vital role in fundraising for the charity and ran our popular Mac group. Heather will be speaking about her time at Newcastle Vision Support, the Sensory Garden and Bobby Robson.

    The meeting will take place in the activity room located within our office at Northumberland House. As always we will provide some light refreshments. Please let us know if you are able to attend by calling 0191 232 7292..

    Subsidised taxis are available for the cost of £8.00 per journey for paid-up members.

    We hope to see you there.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Knit and Natter

    Date & Time

    Thursday 22nd January
    1:30pm —3:15pm

    Location

    Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Chair Exercise

    Date & Time

    Tuesday 27th January
    12:30pm —1:30pm

    Location

    Northumberland House. Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

    The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Chair Based Yoga

    Date & Time

    Wednesday 28th January
    11:15am —12:30pm

    Location

    Northumberland House. Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

    If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Knit and Natter

    Date & Time

    Thursday 29th January
    1:30pm —3:15pm

    Location

    Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • Art Group

    Date & Time

    Friday 30th January
    1:30pm —3:15pm

    Location

    Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

    About the event

    The art group meet every other week on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.15pm. They engage in a lot of different activities such as clay, papier mache, collage, needlecraft and much more!

    Notice

    Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


  • See past events

    Events happened in 2026


    • January 2026


    • Chair Exercise

      Date & Time

      Tuesday 13th January
      12:30pm —1:30pm

      Location

      Northumberland House. Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

      About the event

      Our chair exercise group meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. It is designed especially for people with sight loss and aims to keep you fit and improve your mobility but most importantly have a good time.

      The group is led by a fully qualified instructor.

      Notice

      Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


    • Chair Based Yoga

      Date & Time

      Wednesday 14th January
      11:15am —12:30pm

      Location

      Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

      About the event

      Our Chair Based Yoga class focuses on relaxation and stress management.  This group is suitable for all abilities. It is chair-based yoga (no need for leotards and no rolling around on the floor!). This group runs during term time only and there is a £35.00 fee for each term (10 weeks). This payment covers the cost of employing qualified instructor – no money comes to Newcastle Vision Support.

      If you would like to attend please call the office on 0191 232 7292.

      Notice

      Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk if you would like to attend this group.


    • Knit and Natter

      Date & Time

      Thursday 15th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

      About the event

      Our Knit and Natter group runs every Thursday from 1.30pm until 3.15pm. This is a support group where individuals get together for a chat over a cup of tea. They occasionally bring their handicrafts and knitting along to do whilst they are there.

      Notice

      Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.


    • Art Group

      Date & Time

      Friday 16th January
      1:30pm —3:15pm

      Location

      Northumberland House, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER

      About the event

      The art group meet every other week on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm – 3.15pm. They engage in a lot of different activities such as clay, papier mache, collage, needlecraft and much more!

      Notice

      Please contact the NVS Office 0191 232 7292 or send an email to info@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk to book your place for this event.